Spelman College Hosts Launch of AI Book by President Ayanna Howard
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ATLANTA, Nov. 12, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- The event, which featured a fireside chat, audience Q&A, and book signing, aimed to highlight the importance of integrating human values and ethical principles into the development of artificial intelligence.
Dr. Howard, an AI and robotics expert, entrepreneur, and academic leader, drew on her extensive experience to argue that AI, including robotics, lacks a moral center. Therefore, it is crucial for humans to provide the moral compass to ensure that the technology serves all of humanity.
The book launch event brought together Dr. Howard, engineer and policy scholar Dr. Kamau Bobb, and WABE’s Rose Scot for a conversation that examined the evolving impact of AI on the workforce, the importance of diversity among AI developers, strategies for addressing bias in emerging technologies, and the collective responsibility to shape a more equitable and responsible AI future. All proceeds from the book's sales will go directly toward supporting Spelman College student scholarships.
Spelman College, founded in 1881, is a leading liberal arts college widely recognized as the global leader in the education of women of African descent. Located in Atlanta, the college’s picturesque campus is home to 2,700 students. Spelman is the country's leading producer of Black women who complete Ph.D.s in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). The college's status is confirmed by the U.S. News & World Report, which ranked Spelman No. 34 among all liberal arts colleges, No. 34 for undergraduate teaching, and No. 1 for the 20th year among historically Black colleges and universities.
In her new book, Dr. Howard offers a practical roadmap for deciding what to demand from tech companies, what we must fight against, and how to ensure that ethical human values are built into the machines. The event underscored the critical role that Spelman College plays in shaping the future of artificial intelligence and ensuring that it serves the broader community.